by Katy Kauffman, @KatyKauffman28   Going to BRMCWC feels like Christmastime to me. Yes, I won’t sleep much. Yes, my brain will be fuzzy by the end of the week. And yes, I will eat too many sweets from the cafeteria line. But the joy will be out the roof.…

By Bethany Jett, @BetJett   I don’t only read blogs. Chances are, neither do you and neither do our readers. Social media is not simply a playground for fun gifs and status updates about our food. We consume content in short form, long form, picture form…all the forms for an…

By Vincent B. Davis II, @vbdavisii   Flashbacks. They have been one of the most loved storytelling tools in every writer's arsenal for centuries. As consumers, we see various media forms like televisions and movies utilize flashbacks as a legitimate form of storytelling. We see the value in its use…

By DiAnn Mills, @DiAnnMills   Writers daily receive blog posts that offer advice to build their careers. The publishing world has many sides, and each facet needs attention. We read— How to be successful. How to sell more books. How to strengthen characterization. How to research and interview. How to…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson The 2018 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference is coming up fast. We expect this to be a banner year and know that having each of you with us will make it extra special. Today begins our weekly teaching posts with information, tips, and encouragement as…

by Bethany Jett, @BetJett   Today we’re deep-diving into business cards, perhaps one of the most essential items for networking. Let’s break down the essential components for your business card. 1. Your name While this is an obvious requirement, make your name prominent and don’t use some crazy font. The mistake I…